California - Fresh, Most Fun for the Money, Anything But Boring Getaways (Where Should We Take the Kids?)

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• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $5.88

  STRAIGHT TALK BY A PARENT FOR PARENTS This cheerful book helps you to pick the right destination for your next family getaway. Loaded with general planning tips, the book profiles big cities, beach towns, and mountain resorts. It also looks at places of interest organized by subject: - Historic Houses and Sites - History, Art, and Science Museums - Zoos, Aquariums, and Wildlife Refuges - Natural Wonders - State and National Parks - Family Camps - Outdoor Action - Skiing, Skating, Snowboarding - Family Resorts, Guest Ranches, Lodges, and Inns - Theme and Amusement Parks - Holidays, Festivals, and Seasonal Events Family-friendly hotels and restaurants are reviewed and rated with an eye to their appeal to children and their parents. And throughout the guide, symbols highlight each attraction's interest to kids in various age groups. It's a wonderful planner that will help you zero in on the perfect getaway for you and your youngsters for years to come. About the Author Clark Norton's 14-year-old daughter and 18-year-old son have traveled all over the world in the course of their father's award-winning research for articles for the San Francisco Examiner, Parenting, Discovery, and other publications.

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $4.42

  * A cheerful, fact-packed book that gives families just the help they need to pick the right destination for their next trip, whether that's a weekend getaway or a weeklong vacation.
  * Detailed chapters on major cities and family-friendly resort areas, including Boston, New York, and ocean and mountain towns.
  * Top family activities and destinations by category (with categories ranging from big-time sports, skiing, and other outdoor activities to family farms and ranches, children's museums, and historic sites.
  * Loaded with suggestions for family-friendly places to stay and eat.
  * Written by Elin McCoy, who has traveled all over the Northeast for years in the company of her teenage son.